With few exceptions our files are public records available for inspection between the hours of 9:00 a.m and 4:30 p.m. Our staff will be happy to show you how to use the indices. When you locate the individual whose estate you are interested in, please note the file number and ask one of us to pull the file for you. If the file is more than 50 years old it may be necessary for us to retrieve it for you. While we will try to do it as soon as possible we may not be able to do so while you wait. If you know at least two days in advance when you will be in our area and what files you need by Index Number you may call and we will have the file ready for you.
Chautauqua County Surrogate’s Court
THE LATEST INFORMATION ON CHAUTAUQUA’S SURROGATE’S COURT
LOCATION
Gerace Office Building Courthouse – PO Box C
3 N Erie St # 126
Mayville, NY 14757
Phone:Â (716) 753-4339
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The Surrogate’s Court hears cases relating to individuals who have passed away, including disagreements about wills and the proper way to manage or divide the estate (total assets and liabilities). Surrogate’s courts are also authorized to handle adoptions.
Surrogate’s Court
Surrogate’s Court Judge
Hon. Stephen W. Cass
Phone: 716-753-4337
Fax: 716-753-4730
Chief Clerk
Lana Huston
Phone: 716-753-4339
Fax: 716-753-4600
lhuston@nycourts.gov
Deputy Chief Clerk
Rachel Kinal
Phone: 716-753-4678
Fax: 716-753-4730
rkinal@nycourts.gov
Court Forms & Information
Surrogate’s Court Forms (statewide)
E-Filing
NYS Courts Electronic Filing (NYSCEF)
District
Welcome Genealogists
Robert Friedman
NY Probate Attorney
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